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Megan D'Acosta

Can I file my unemployment taxes next year instead of now?

I received unemployment benefits this year from NYS Department of Labor and I'm wondering if I can wait until next year to file my taxes on those benefits? My situation is complicated because I had multiple jobs throughout the year and some periods of unemployment. I got the 1099-G form from NYS Department of Labor showing I received about $8,200 in UI benefits. Money is really tight right now and I'm hoping I can delay filing until I'm in a better financial position. Has anyone else dealt with this timing issue?

If you're having trouble reaching someone at the IRS about payment options, I recently discovered this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helps people get through to government agencies when the phone lines are always busy. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. I used it to finally talk to someone at NYS Department of Labor about my claim issues, but I think they work with other agencies too.

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Never heard of that but honestly anything that helps with getting through government phone systems sounds worth trying.

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wait im confused, i thought unemployment wasn't taxable?? i never paid taxes on mine

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Sarah Ali

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Unemployment benefits are definitely taxable income at the federal level. There was a special exemption for part of 2020 unemployment due to COVID but that's long over. You should probably check if you need to file amended returns for any years you didn't report UI benefits.

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oh no... i received benefits for like 6 months last year and never reported any of it

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Diego Flores

Do companies have to pay unemployment benefits in New York?

I just got laid off from my job at a small marketing firm and my friend told me that some companies don't have to pay into unemployment insurance. Is this true? I'm worried my employer might not have been paying unemployment taxes and I won't be able to get benefits. The company only had about 8 employees. Does NYS Department of Labor require all employers to pay unemployment insurance or are there exceptions? I really need these benefits to pay my rent while I look for work.

yeah most companies have to pay it, even small ones. I think the only exceptions are like churches and some non-profits maybe? but regular businesses definitely have to contribute to unemployment insurance

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That's mostly correct. Religious organizations and certain non-profits can be exempt, but they can also choose to participate. Agricultural employers have different rules too. But for a typical small business like a marketing firm, they absolutely have to pay unemployment insurance taxes to NYS Department of Labor.

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Nia Davis

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I had a nightmare trying to reach NYS Department of Labor when I had questions about my employer's UI status during my claim. Kept getting busy signals and getting disconnected. Finally found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually got me through to an agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Made the whole process so much easier when I needed to verify my employer information.

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Thanks for the tip! I'll definitely check that out if I have trouble getting through to ask about my employer's status.

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Yuki Sato

NYS Department of Labor benefits for federal employees - who pays for unemployment claims?

I've been working for a federal agency in Albany for the past 8 years and just got laid off due to budget cuts. When I applied for unemployment through NYS Department of Labor, I'm getting confused about who actually funds my benefits. My coworker said federal employees have different rules but the NYS Department of Labor website isn't super clear about this. Does anyone know if it's the federal government or New York State that pays for unemployment benefits when you worked for a federal agency? I want to make sure I'm filing everything correctly.

Mei Liu

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The whole system is ridiculous honestly. Why should federal employees have to jump through extra hoops just because our paychecks came from a different source? NYS Department of Labor should streamline this process instead of making us provide all these additional federal documents.

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Just to add - if you worked for multiple employers including federal and state/private, make sure NYS Department of Labor knows about ALL your employment in the base period. The federal wages still count toward your total benefit calculation even though they're reimbursed differently.

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Jay Lincoln

What are 3 negative impacts of unemployment - need help understanding long-term effects

I've been out of work for 6 months now and collecting NYS Department of Labor benefits. While the weekly payments help with immediate bills, I'm starting to worry about the bigger picture. What are the main negative impacts of being unemployed this long? I'm seeing some effects already but want to understand what else I should be preparing for. Has anyone else experienced long-term consequences beyond just the financial hit?

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Thanks for sharing this! I've been trying to call about extending my benefits and keep getting disconnected. Will check this out.

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The psychological impact is huge and people don't talk about it enough. Your whole identity gets tied up in your job and when that's gone you feel lost. I went through a really dark period during my unemployment last year.

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Keisha Johnson

How does unemployment work who pays for it - confused about NYS Department of Labor funding

I just started my first real job and my boss mentioned something about unemployment taxes coming out of payroll. I'm totally confused about how this whole system works. Like who actually pays for unemployment benefits when someone gets laid off? Is it the company, the government, or do I pay into it from my paycheck? And if I ever need to file with NYS Department of Labor, where does that money actually come from? Sorry if this is a dumb question but I want to understand how it all works.

I've been dealing with NYS Department of Labor for months trying to get through to someone about my claim status and it's been impossible. The phone system is a nightmare. I finally found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually gets you connected to real agents. They have a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me hours of calling and getting hung up on.

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How much does that cost though? I'm already broke from being unemployed

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It's worth checking out their site for details, but honestly after weeks of getting nowhere with the regular phone system it was a lifesaver. Sometimes you just need to talk to an actual person at NYS Department of Labor.

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Just to add - the amount you can get in benefits is based on your earnings history, not how much your employer paid in taxes. NYS Department of Labor looks at your wages from the past year to calculate your weekly benefit amount. Max is around $504 per week right now I think.

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